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HANSARDLegal Aid Advice DesertsBradford’s community advice centres that provide legal support have been devastated by the Government’s funding cuts and preference for bigger providers. As a result, some of our…16 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under chairmanship, Sir David. I echo the thanks from the Minister to my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Wavertree who has done significant work on…03 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesWhat recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights in future trade deals.25 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesGrave human rights abuses, including torture, rape, extra-judicial killings, and arbitrary detention continue to be committed against Kashmiris in Indian-occupied Kashmir. Will…25 Feb 2021HANSARDPost Covid-19 Economic Recovery: Climate ActionWhat steps the Government are taking to promote (a) climate action and (b) a green recovery from the covid-19 pandemic ahead of COP26.24 Feb 2021HANSARDPost Covid-19 Economic Recovery: Climate ActionPublic transport is one of the cleanest modes of transport we have, as it helps to get thousands of carbon-emitting vehicles off our roads, but our public transport…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of isolation support for people who have tested positive for covid-19.23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Isolation SupportLast November, I wrote to the Health Secretary to raise a number of serious concerns that have been raised with me by many of my constituents who are unable to claim their…23 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareA year and a half ago, we halted the dangerous back-door privatisation of key services in Bradford’s hospitals while Ministers sat on their hands and ignored the outcry from NHS…11 Feb 2021HANSARD Trade BillGenocide and grave human rights abuses are the most horrific and wicked crimes a state can commit, and those who perpetrate such crimes should be held accountable by this…09 Feb 2021HANSARD MyanmarFor over three years, I have repeatedly called for the Government to enact sanctions against the Burmese military for its brutality in the Rohingya genocide, but on each occasion…02 Feb 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditFor many families across my constituency who have lost their jobs and have seen their incomes fall and their costs rise, the increase in universal credit has been a lifeline…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Xinjiang: Forced LabourThe persecution, genocide and horrific human rights abuses faced by Uyghur Muslims at the hands of the Chinese Government is an issue that I and many others across the House have…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainI refer Members to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Foreign Secretary set out the Government’s vision for a truly global Britain that would act…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19When the Chancellor announced his support schemes for businesses and workers last year, I warned him repeatedly that the coverage did not go far enough and that many people in…06 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMany of my constituents from all faiths have raised serious concerns about the restrictions that will effectively close religious institutions at a time when people need more than…02 Nov 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportMy hon. Friend is making an excellent contribution, which highlights the points. Does she agree that much of the debate is around tier 3 support, not to say that tier 2 areas have…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Bromwich East (Nicola Richards), although she may have been better spending her time talking about the debate and not…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI have listened to the Prime Minister this afternoon, but the reality remains that if the Government do not quickly set out much more comprehensive support for places such as…12 Oct 2020HANSARDLammy ReviewWhat progress he has made on implementing the recommendations of the Lammy Review, “An independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic…14 Jul 2020